Hospice Volunteer

Gentiva Hospice is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions which include everything from Companionship Volunteers to helping with administrative duties in our offices. Training will be provided.

Companionship Volunteers serve as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Companionship Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families.

Our volunteers provide companionship at a patient’s bedside, to running errands, and from assisting with creating gifts for patients and their families.

• Hold a hand, share a story
• Make phone calls
• Listen, read, or sing
• Make gifts for patients
• Run errands or perform light housekeeping
• Share flowers, bake, or garden
• Send a card
• Attend community events